George Willis

1 month ago | nysun.com | George Willis

After playing second fiddle to their female counterparts during last year’s March Madness run, can the men reclaim the spotlight as television’s marquee attraction during this year’s national championship tournaments? The answer is in question, which says something about how women’s college basketball has progressed without Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and an undefeated South Carolina team.

Dec 1, 2024 | nysun.com | George Willis

The Washington Commanders hope to be playing in a new stadium on the grounds of RFK Stadium in 2030 but you won’t see the old logo back on their helmets or any association with their old nickname, Redskins. The Commanders reiterated in a text message to The New York Sun that the organization has no intention of using the old logo of a Blackfeet Chief despite calls by a Montana Senator for its return.

Aug 2, 2024 | nysun.com | George Willis

After benefiting from the romance between a Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce, and a pop star, Taylor Swift, the National Football League has a new power couple to potentially pad its pockets — gymnast Simone Biles and a defensive back for the Chicago Bears, Jonathan Owens. Ms. Biles continued her “Redemption Tour” Thursday by capturing the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition at Paris, two days after leading the Americans to gold in the women’s team event.

Jul 28, 2024 | nysun.com | George Willis

It wasn’t long ago when Brittney Griner didn’t know if she would ever play professional basketball again much less represent America in the Olympics. After spending 293 days in a Russian jail on drug smuggling charges, Ms. Griner makes a relatively quiet return to international competition today when the American women’s basketball team begins play in search of its eighth straight gold medal. Ms. Griner, 33, has two gold medals from the Rio and Tokyo Olympics.

Jul 9, 2024 | nysun.com | George Willis

In the history of the Olympics, it’s likely unprecedented, but most American fans won’t support the U.S. Women’s Basketball team in its upcoming exhibition game on home soil. The arena in Phoenix July 20 will undoubtedly feature plenty of Red, White, and Blue. Yet, many attendees at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game are expected to favor Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s squad of all-stars over the USA team bound for the Summer Games in Paris.